Faced with the wide variety of mooncakes on the market, people often can't resist the temptation and seize the opportunity to taste all kinds of delicious treats. So, on this Mid-Autumn Festival night, a time for family reunions and friend gatherings, while we are filled with joy, we should also be aware of some taboos when eating mooncakes. Although mooncakes are a festive food, they are not suitable for everyone, and you should not eat too much, otherwise, it is easy to have "illness from the mouth" and trigger a health "time bomb". How can you eat mooncakes without affecting your health?
First, eat the savory ones before the sweet ones. If you have both sweet and savory mooncakes, you should taste them in the order of savory first, then sweet, otherwise, you won't be able to appreciate the flavors. If you have sweet, savory, and fresh mooncakes, you should eat the fresh ones first, followed by the savory and sweet ones. If you have sweet, savory, fresh, and spicy mooncakes, you should eat the fresh ones first, then the savory, then the sweet, and finally the spicy.
Second, drink tea while eating mooncakes. On one hand, it quenches thirst, relieves greasiness, and aids digestion; on the other hand, it refreshes the palate and enhances the flavor, adding to the fun. Of course, for those who enjoy drinking, having wine instead of tea with mooncakes can be a unique experience.
Third, mooncakes contain a lot of oil and sucrose. Eating too much can easily lead to a full stomach, bloating, indigestion, loss of appetite, and elevated blood sugar. Eat in moderation; it's better to eat less than to eat too much. This is especially important for the elderly, children, or those with weaker digestive systems, who must be particularly careful to eat in moderation.
Fourth, mooncakes contain a lot of fat. If stored for too long, they can easily go bad. Moreover, fresh mooncakes are round, plump, and have a good appearance, rich flavor, and delicious taste. The oil in old mooncakes has oxidized and rancid, losing its original flavor. Therefore, when eating mooncakes, you must choose fresh over old.
Fifth, morning and noon are good times to eat mooncakes. You should eat less or not at all in the evening. For the elderly, eating mooncakes at night may cause blood to thicken and form blood clots.
Sixth, you should chew your mooncakes slowly, do not "wolf them down". You can cut the mooncake into several small pieces and chew slowly. This way, you can better appreciate the deliciousness of the mooncake and it also aids digestion.
Seven, mooncakes are rich in sugar and fat. Patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, cirrhosis, cholecystitis (gallstones), stomach and duodenal ulcers, and other diseases should not eat mooncakes.
At the same time, experts suggest that the reunion dinner on the autumn night should be lighter. When tasting mooncakes, you can pair them with light teas such as floral tea, green tea, or oolong tea. It is best to drink some vinegar-based drinks or acidic beverages to help digestion and cut the grease. However, note that strong tea and coffee contain high levels of caffeine, and carbonated drinks like soda and cola contain a lot of calories and sugar. These are not suitable pairings for enjoying mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.